Senior Privacy Counsel (UK & EMEA Lead)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Privacy Counsel to lead privacy initiatives across the UK and EMEA. This pivotal role involves localising global privacy programs, advising on privacy issues in partnerships, and managing compliance assessments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in privacy law, strong project management skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a mission to create a borderless financial future.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of privacy experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience handling privacy inquiries and drafting contracts.

Responsibilities

• Localise and implement the global privacy program.
• Advise on privacy aspects of partnerships with banks.
• Manage data subject requests and compliance assessments.

Skills

Privacy Law

Data Protection

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Law Degree

Relevant Privacy Qualifications (CIPM, CIPP)

Tools

Data Anonymization Technologies

Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETS)

AI Technologies

Job description

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Senior Privacy Counsel (UK & EMEA Lead), London

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their life easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere.

Job Description

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Localise and implement the global privacy program in Wise licensed entities
• Advise on the privacy aspects of Wise platform partnerships and arrangements with partner banks and financial institutions, including contractual arrangements
• Support expansion activities for launching Wise products and services in new jurisdictions
• Manage teams responding to data subject requests and data protection-related queries
• Manage teams reviewing and assessing third party vendors, partnerships and data integrations from a privacy perspective
• Manage the creation and review of data processing records and compliance assessments, including data protection impact assessments
• Support the development and implementation of privacy governance frameworks with key stakeholders in engineering, security, and risk
• Maintain data privacy policies, procedures, and best practice documents
• Develop and deliver privacy and data protection training
• Support periodic global and regional audits of privacy compliance within Wise
• Keep up with evolving regulatory requirements globally and translate them into actionable business requirements
• Assist the Global Head of Privacy in responding to regulatory inquiries and investigations
• Draft reports for the C-Suite and Oversight Committees

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you will be a self-starter, a great influencer, and a strong communicator. You should be comfortable working in grey areas and making judgment calls at speed. Attention to detail and the ability to handle competing priorities and differences of opinion are essential. You should also have strong project management skills and be able to collaborate across teams to find practical solutions. The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 8 years of privacy experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house
• Significant exposure to data protection and privacy issues in the UK and Europe, especially regarding EU/UK data in sophisticated market scenarios
• Experience handling privacy inquiries, complaints, and incidents
• Admitted to practice law in the UK or an equivalent jurisdiction
• Experience in privacy by design and data protection impact assessments
• Experience dealing with data protection regulators on privacy matters
• Proven ability in drafting and negotiating privacy-related contracts and developing compliance frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English
• A problem-solving attitude, using regulation and data to drive business decisions
• Strong relationship management skills to build partnerships across operations, engineering, and risk
• Comfort working across multiple jurisdictions and business lines
• An understanding of digital and consumer-focused businesses, including new and developing sectors (advantageous)
• Ability to drive projects from inception to completion with attention to detail
• Relevant privacy qualifications (e.g., CIPM, CIPP)
• Financial services experience (a plus)
• Experience managing a team
• Familiarity with relevant technologies like data anonymization, PETS, AI, and ethical frameworks

Additional Information

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